reinsulate
Add new padding
To reinsulate is to add new insulation where insulation has degraded or been removed: We had to reinsulate the attic after the renovation.
The term applies mainly to buildings and pipes, where thermal or electrical insulation needs replacement or improvement.
Reinforced woven strand composite
- foamBubble-filled substance
- weatherstrippingMaterial sealing door gaps
- caulkingMaterial for sealing gaps
- R-valueInsulation effectiveness measure
attic · walls · pipes · ducts · drafts · blown-in · batt · cellulose
Restoring to good condition
- retrofitUpdate existing equipment
- upgradeRaise to higher standard
- contractorHired construction professional
- drywallGypsum-core building panels
cavity · sheathing · siding · crawlspace · basement · exterior · interior · soundproofing
fiberglass
Reinforced woven strand composite
- foamBubble-filled substance
- weatherstrippingMaterial sealing door gaps
- caulkingMaterial for sealing gaps
R-value · attic · walls · pipes · ducts · drafts · blown-in · batt · cellulose · weatherization
renovation
Restoring to good condition
- retrofitUpdate existing equipment
- upgradeRaise to higher standard
- contractorHired construction professional
drywall · cavity · sheathing · siding · crawlspace · basement · exterior · interior · soundproofing · fireproofing
wiring
Installed electrical conductors
sheathing · jacketing · rubber · PVC · splice · rewire · frayed · worn · degraded · exposed